melon

Is cantaloupe juice the next big thing?

Summer in Georgia yields a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables. In fact, Georgia is one of the top producers of cantaloupe in the U.S., and Georgia-g... continue reading »

More commodities added to Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Aug. 11 that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)... continue reading »

Agrotextiles, insect screens offer help for melons

Melon and watermelon are among the most cultivated fruits in the world, but professional producers face various obstacles to obtain satisfactory resul... continue reading »

Melon-linked illness outbreak over, contamination source not found

A 10-state outbreak of Salmonella Carrau illness linked to pre-cut melon products appears to be over, government agencies announced last week. The ... continue reading »

Fresh-cut melon recalled by Caito Foods due to salmonella

Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling a variety of fresh-cut melon products that were distributed in 16 states. The company is investigating reports of... continue reading »